History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
Synopsis
This documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.
Top Cast
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister / Liberal leader
Joe Clark
PC leader
Ed Broadbent
NDP leader
Richard Gwyn
journalist
Jim Munson
journalist
Mark Phillips
journalist
Doug Small
journalist
Suzanne Perry
Liberal campaign
Peter O'Malley
NDP campaign
Fred Ennis
radio journalist
Jim Coutts
Liberal campaign
Robin Sears
NDP campaign
Bill Neville
PC campaign
Peter Raymont
narrator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Raymont
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Raymont
- Original Title
- History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Raymont
Peter Raymont
Andreas Poulsson
Peter Raymont, Simon Riley
Peter Raymont, Simon Riley
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Raymont
Writer
Peter Raymont
Director
Andreas Poulsson
Director of Photography
Peter Raymont
Producer
Peter Raymont
Editor
Simon Riley
Editor
Simon Riley
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election about?
This documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.
Who directed History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election?
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election was directed by Peter Raymont.
Who stars in History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election?
The principal cast of History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election includes Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Joe Clark, Ed Broadbent, Richard Gwyn, Jim Munson.
When was History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election released and how long is it?
History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 57m.